Zamalek

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Arial photo of Zamalek. Zamalek is the isalnd surrounded by the Nile river.
Arial photo of Zamalek. Zamalek is the isalnd surrounded by the Nile river.
A view of Zamalek and some of the bridges connecting it to the rest of Cairo.
A view of Zamalek and some of the bridges connecting it to the rest of Cairo.
Zamalek is also home of the Opera House.
Zamalek is also home of the Opera House.
Cairo Tower at night.
Cairo Tower at night.
For the football team, see Zamalek (football team).

Zamalek, (Arabic: الزمالك‎) district of Cairo, along with Maadi and some parts of Mohandessin, Heliopolis and Garden City are considered Egypt's top class residential areas[1].

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Zamalek is located on an island surrounded on all sides by the Nile River. It has witnessed many phases of growth effected by many economical and political currents which led to a the crowding of the island and great reductions in it's green areas. The north part of Zamalek is a residential area, while the southern part of Zamalek is where the greenery is most preserved because of the presence of three sporting clubs found there[2].
The central part, although very small, is mostly commercial. The Marriott hotel lies on the east shore of the island. The banks of the Zamalek Island cater to many tourists, by way of ships which traverse the Nile. Zamalek features many waterfront casinos and restaurants.[3]


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Zamalek is known for having many embassies and ambassadors' residences as well as the multinational firms' offices. It houses many important landmarks of Egypt, such as:

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  1. ^ Zamalek Today. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
  2. ^ Zamalek. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
  3. ^ Zamalek Today. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.


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